Marcy J. Lamar and Temus Miles, of Columbia, for Appellants. Kevin Smith, of Charleston, for Respondent.

In this appeal from the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, Subcontracting Concepts, Inc., Employer, and Dallas National Insurance Company, Carrier, argue : (1)the Commission erred in holding Boucher was an employee rather than an independent contractor; (2) Boucher's compensation should be based only upon the extent to which the loss of use existing after the current injury exceeds that which existed prior to the injury; (3) Boucher's claim is barred by her subsequent intervening accident; (4) the Commission erred in finding Subcontracting Concepts, Inc. was the employer; (5) the Commission erred in allowing Boucher to request treatment with any doctors she wants at Southeastern Spine; and (6) the Commission erred in allowing a member of the Appellate Panel to insert an additional sustaining ground into the order.

H. Fred Kuhn, Jr., of Beaufort, for Appellant.. R. Thayer Rivers, Jr., of Ridgeland, for Respondents.

Respondents Mitchell S. Lowther and Carmon B. Lowther filed this action against Appellant E. Legrand Lowther to foreclose a mortgage. Appellant appeals the special referee’s order finding the mortgage was "mooted" by tender of the deed in lieu of foreclosure, arguing the special referee erred in: (1) granting relief not pled; (2) making numerous factual findings against the greater weight of the evidence; (3) admitting parol evidence; (4) failing to join co-mortgagees as necessary parties; and (5) awarding Respondents attorney’s fees.

John E. North, Jr. and Pamela K. Black, of Beaufort, for Appellant. H. Fred Kuhn, Jr., of Beaufort, and G. Richardson Wieters, of Hilton Head, for Respondent.

Douglas Lambrecht appeals the decision of the trial court to deny his motion for sanctions. He argues Clegg's claims against him were frivolous and the trial court used the wrong standard in its decision.

Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, and Assistant Attorney General Geoffrey K. Chambers, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Appellant. George Hunter McMaster, of Columbia, for Respondent.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) appeals the trial court’s order relieving John D. Weible from the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry (Registry) requirements after his pardon. SLED argues the court erred in: (1) granting Weible’s petition to be removed from the Registry; and (2) refusing to retroactively apply amendments to the Registry’s statutory scheme.

John S. Nichols and Blake A. Hewitt, of Columbia, for Appellant. Brent Paul Stewart, of Rock Hill, for Appellant. S. Randall Hood and William A. McKinnon, of Rock Hill, for Appellant. W. Howard Boyd, Jr., and Stephanie G. Flynn, of Greenville, for Respondents.

This appeal arises from a personal injury action based on a single-vehicle accident occurring after a private security guard allegedly pursued Alice Hancock's vehicle from a Wal-Mart parking lot. Hancock's personal representative appeals the trial court's ruling granting Wal-Mart's motion for directed verdict on the basis that there was insufficient evidence of Wal-Mart's negligence and, even if there were sufficient evidence of its negligence, there was no evidence such negligence was a proximate cause of the accident.

Appellate Defender LaNelle DuRant, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chief Deputy Attorney General John McIntosh, Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, and Assistant Attorney General Mark R. Farthing, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this criminal matter, Hardy appeals his convictions of trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in crack cocaine, asserting the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion to suppress the drug evidence resulting from a traffic stop, and (2) allowing the State to present a factor to support reasonable suspicion to search that was discriminatory and violated the Equal Protection Clause.

John D. Rhea, of Fairview, NC, and C. Rauch Wise, of Greenwood, for Appellant. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, and Assistant Deputy Attorney General Deborah Shupe, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Francis Larmand appeals his convictions for second-degree lynching, conspiracy, and pointing and presenting a firearm, arguing the trial court erred in: (1) submitting his written charge to the jury; (2) failing to direct a verdict on the charge of lynching when the State failed to prove either defendant committed an act of violence upon Ryan Lochbaum or a premeditated intent to commit an act of violence upon another person; (3) failing to direct a verdict on the charge of conspiracy when the State failed to prove any facts that would reasonably support an agreement between himself and Leo Lemire to inflict an act of violence upon Lochbaum or present or point a firearm at Lochbaum; and (4) charging the jury they may infer that all persons who were present as members of a mob when an act of violence was committed are guilty as principals.

W. Duvall Spruill, of Columbia, for Appellants. H. Ronald Stanley, of Columbia, for Respondents.

On appeal, Kirk A. Thomson and Christine Thomson (collectively, Thomsons) claim the circuit court erred in: (1) holding there was no consideration to support the contract for the sale of a home; (2) finding equity did not require specific performance; (3) concluding the Thomsons had an adequate remedy at law; (4) admitting evidence in violation of the parol evidence rule; (5) finding performance of the contract was contingent upon Charles and Angie Woods (collectively, Woods) acquiring financing to purchase the home; and in (6) holding the Thomsons were not entitled to recover damages for breach of contract.

Stephen Benjamin Samuels, of Columbia, for Appellant. J. Russell Goudelock, II, of Columbia, for Respondents.

Maria Sandness appeals the Appellate Panel of the Workers' Compensation Commission's (the Appellate Panel) grant of leave to suspend temporary compensation. She maintains the Appellate Panel erred in (1) admitting a medical report; (2) relying on that medical report; (3) denying her motion to submit additional evidence; (4) finding she had refused suitable employment; and (5) granting a credit for overpayment of temporary compensation.

Kirby Rakes Mitchell and Michael Stephen Gambrell, of Greenville, for Petitioner. Assistant Attorney General Daniel E. Grigg, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Zachary Miller appeals the order of the circuit court dismissing his complaint for declaratory judgment, arguing the statutes under which he was convicted and sentenced are unconstitutional.

Kenneth W. Harrell and Patrick L. Jennings, of North Charleston, and John S. Nichols and Blake E. Hewitt, of Columbia, for Appellant. Stephen L. Brown, Catherine H. Chase, and Leslie M. Whitten, of Charleston, for Respondent.

In this appeal from the Appellate Panel of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission (Appellate Panel), Ricky Rhame contends the Appellate Panel erred when it held that that his claim for a repetitive trauma injury to his back was barred by the statute of limitations.

Sonja Renee Tate, of Augusta, GA, for Appellant. Thomas P. Murphy, of North Augusta, for Respondent.

In this property dispute, Appellant Ola Mae Steedley seeks review of the Special Referee's order granting Respondent Sheran Proctor an appurtenant easement to the access road on Appellant's property and the right to widen the access road. Appellant argues the Special Referee erred in finding an appurtenant easement exists where Respondent failed to establish all of the elements necessary to an appurtenant easement and there was no evidence of the grantor's intent. Additionally, Appellant argues the Special Referee erred in admitting expert testimony as to the ultimate issue. Appellant also contends, even assuming Respondent is entitled to an appurtenant easement, the access road in its current state is sufficient for Respondent's use.

Appellate Defender Breen Richard Stevens, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. John Benjamin Aplin, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Appellant Edward Twyman argues the circuit court erred in revoking his community supervision program after he entered an exclusionary zone. The State contends that Twyman’s entry into the exclusionary zone was a willful violation of the terms of his community supervision.

Capers G. Barr, III, of Charleston, for Appellants/Respondents. James E. Chellis, of Summerville, for Respondents/Appellants.

Ronnie and Bobby Judy appeal the master-in-equity's determination that Scott and Beau Kennedy must remove only one of two gates limiting access to an ingress and egress easement for the Judys' benefit. The Kennedy's cross-appeal arguing the master erred in not permitting both gates to remain in place.

Robert B. Pearlman, of Mt. Pleasant, and Benjamin Goldberg, of Charleston, for Appellant. Joseph S. Brockington and Shirrese Brown Brockington, of Charleston, for Respondents.

This appeal arises from an order of the circuit court affirming the probate court's findings. On appeal, Appellant Ronald Yarborough challenges the probate court's findings concerning the estates of Kathleen Yarborough and Legrand Yarborough.

David Alan Wilson, of Greenville, for Appellant. John Michael Turner, Sr., of Laurens, for Respondent.

Margaret Oakes appeals the family court's decision to modify its previous joint legal child custody determination based on a substantial change in circumstances. The court awarded custody to Sean Tillman, and Oakes argues the court should have granted her sole custody and child support.

Henrietta U. Golding and Amanda A. Bailey, of Myrtle Beach, for Appellants/Respondents. William A. Bryan and Williams A. Bryan, Jr., of Surfside Beach, for Respondent/Appellant.

In this business dispute, Steven Speros, Lisa Speros, and Ocean Atlantic argue the circuit court erred in (1) denying Steven's motion for directed verdict and their post-trial motion regarding Steven's claim for breach of fiduciary duty; (2) denying their post-trial motion regarding the defendants' claims for money due two promissory notes; (3) refusing to instruct the jury on the statute of limitations, and denying Steve and Lisa's motion for directed verdict and post-trial motions based on the statute of limitations; (4) failing to rule on their equitable defenses of estoppel and laches; and (5) awarding Michael attorneys' fees. Michael argues the circuit court erred in (1) ordering dissolution of business; (2) granting the defendants' directed verdict motion on his conversion claim; (3) denying his quantum meruit claim; (4) admitting testimony in violation of the Dead Man's Statute; and (5) denying his directed verdict motion on Steven's breach of fiduciary duty claims.

Aaron E. Edwards and Lawrence E. Richter, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, for Appellant. Thomas W. Traxler, of Greenville, for Respondents.

Appellant, who was adopted as an infant, appeals the family court's order dismissing his action to establishing paternity of his purported birth father.

B. Michael Brackett, of Columbia, for Appellant. Timothy D. Savidge, of Prosperity, for Respondent Judy Livingston. Blaney A. Coskrey, III, of Columbia, for Respondent TIAA Timberlands, II, LLC.

Forrest Byrd appeals from the trial court's order finding a settlement agreement, which stemmed from a land purchase, was enforceable. Byrd argues the court erred in: (1) finding his son was a discretionary party to the settlement agreement; (2) concluding the subsequent conduct of the parties and attorneys established the parties had a meeting of the minds on all terms of the settlement agreement; (3) failing to apply the law of joint contracts to the motion to enforce the settlement; (4) failing to apply the legal principle of condition precedent to his alleged obligation with respect to a final settlement agreement; and (5) ruling the settlement agreement provision that included his son was severable from the remainder of the agreement.

G. Trenholm Walker, Ian W. Freeman, and Daniel S. McQueeney, Jr., of Charleston, for Appellants. Stephen M. Cox, of Rock Hill, and Louis A. Bledsoe, III, of Charlotte, NC, for Respondents.

In this appeal, Appellants argue the circuit court erred in dismissing their causes of action for fraud/fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, breach of duties as corporate officers, negligence/gross negligence, and violation of the South Carolina blue sky laws.

Appellate Defender Lanelle Durant, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Deborah Shupe, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this criminal action, Bennie Mitchell argues the trial court erred in: (1) allowing a lay witness to identify Mitchell from photographs taken by the victim's deer camera because it was in violation of Rule 403, SCRE and Rule 701, SCRE; (2) admitting a CD from the deer camera containing photographs into evidence because it was in violation of Rules 1001, 1002, and 1003, SCRE; and (3) failing to grant Mitchell's post-trial motion for a new trial on the burglary first charge when all of the elements of the charge were not met

Mark D. Neill, of Murrells Inlet, for Appellant. L. Sidney Connor, IV, of Surfside Beach, for Respondents.

On appeal, Howard Jacobson (Jacobson) argues the evidence in the record does not support a jury's finding that Jacobson tortiously interfered with James Broach and Mark Loomis's (collectively, Respondents) independent contractor agreements. Additionally, Jacobson contends there is not enough evidence in the record to support the jury's finding he was personally liable on behalf of Paradise Grand, LLC. Finally, Jacobson argues the record does not support the jury's award of punitive damages.

Preston F. McDaniel, of Columbia, for Appellant. Richard Daniel Addison, of Columbia, for Respondents.

Margaree Maple appeals the Appellate Panel of the Workers' Compensation Commission's (the Appellate Panel) denial of temporary total disability benefits. She argues the Appellate Panel erred in (1) failing to make sufficient findings of fact on her disability status; (2) permitting certain depositions; (3) finding that she or someone else altered a work excuse note; (4) denying her benefits for specific dates not affected by the allegedly falsified note; (5) finding she made inadequate contact with her employer; and (6) adopting a proposed order.

James W. Fayssoux, Jr. and Paul S. Landis, of Greenville, for Appellant. Thomas C. Salane, of Columbia, and David M. Dolendi, of Chicago, IL, for Respondent United National Insurance Company. Andrew Lindemann, William H. Davidson II, and Michael B. Wren, of Columbia, for Respondent Richland County.

The estate of George King appeals the circuit court's granting of summary judgment to Richland County and United National Insurance Company in a negligent misrepresentation claim. In dismissing the claim, the personal representative asserts the circuit court misapplied the appropriate standards under Rule 12(b)(b) to dismiss the claim. Additionally, the personal representative appeals the circuit court's ruling that the insurance policy issued by the United States National Insurance Company to Richland County is a declining or defense within limits policy, which diminishes the amount available to fund a settlement as defense costs are incurred.

W. Thomas Lavender, Joan W. Hartley, and Leon C. Harmon, of Columbia, for Appellant. Carlisle Roberts, Jr., Jacquelyn S. Dickman, and Etta R. Williams, of Columbia, for Respondent.

This appeal arises out of a contested case hearing before the Administrative Law Court (ALC), where the ALC affirmed DHEC's decision to deny Appellant Greeneagle's permit application. On appeal, Greeneagle argues the ALC erred in finding: (1) DHEC properly denied Greeneagle's permit application because it was inconsistent with the 2007 York County Solid Waste Management Plan and (2) DHEC's practice of conducting a second consistency determination immediately prior to the issuance of permits is a proper delegation of its authority.

H. Fred Kuhn, Jr, of Beaufort, for Appellants/Respondents. Charles E. Carpenter, Jr., and Carmen V. Ganjehsani, of Columbia, for Appellants/Respondents. Harold A. Boney, Jr., of Beaufort, for Respondent/Appellant. James B. Richardson, Jr., of Columbia, for Respondent/Appellant.

This is an appeal arising out of claims by the Rhetts to two easements on Gray’s property. The Rhetts appeal the master’s finding that one of the easements was abandoned. Gray appeals the master’s finding that the Rhetts could use the other easement to access part of their property to which it is not appurtenant.

J. Falkner Wilkes, of Greenville, for Appellant. Charles Franklin Turner, Jr, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this breach of contract action, Appellant Thomas Firriolo seeks review of the jury's verdict for Respondent Mathis Plumbing Company on the ground that there was no evidence to support the verdict. Firriolo also challenges the trial court's exclusion of evidence concerning an investigation conducted by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation as well as their resulting findings.

Robert F. Achurch, III, Jason F. Ward, and Mary B. Lohr, of Beaufort, for Appellants. C. Steven Moskos, of Charleston, for Respondents. Mark Brandon Tinsley, of Allendale, for Respondents. Robert Norris Hill, of Newberry, for Respondents.

This appeal arises from the circuit court's order denying Appellants' motion to compel arbitration. On appeal, Appellants argue the circuit court erred in finding Respondents' claims were not subject to the terms of the arbitration clause.

Deputy Chief Appellate Defender Wanda H. Carter, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Assistant Attorney General David Spencer, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this criminal appeal, Kevin Williams (Williams) asserts the circuit court erred in overruling counsel's objection regarding the State's comments about his right to remain silent after Miranda warnings were given. In addition, Williams argues the circuit court erred in declining to charge the jury on the defense of habitation.

J. Falkner Wilkes, of Greenville, for Appellant/Respondent. David A. Wilson, of Greenville, for Respondent/Appellant.

This is a divorce and custody action. Todd N. Bernson appeals the award of custody of the parties' child to Sarah M. Bernson, the terms of his visitation with the children, and the allocation and apportionment of certain debts incurred during the marriage. Sarah M. Bernson cross-appeals, arguing she should have been awarded attorney's fees and taking issue with a finding by the family court that she agreed not to move the parties' child out of state without Todd N. Bernson's consent.

H. Donald Sellers and Christopher B. Major, of Greenville, for Appellant. Jennifer D. Eubanks and Paul D. Greene, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this insurance action, BMW of America (BMW) appeals the trial court's granting of summary judgment in favor of Colony Insurance Company (Colony). On appeal, BMW argues the trial court erred in (1) determining its insurance coverage was not triggered by damage to its cars; (2) determining Colony did not act in bad faith in denying BMW's claim; (3) determining the policy Colony issued to BMW was not illusory; and (4) dismissing its motion to compel as moot.

Helen T. McFadden, of Lake City, for Appellant. Ernest J. Jarrett and Amanda Shuler, of Kingstree, for Respondent. Marian Dawn Nettles, of Lake City, Guardian Ad Litem

Kelly McElveen (Father) appeals the family court's decision to grant custody of the parties' minor child to Carketha Adams (Mother). In addition, Father contends the family court erred in failing to apply the Military Equal Protection Act. Finally, Father argues the family court erred in limiting the scope of the Guardian ad Litem's cross-examination of Mother.

J. Charles Ormond, Jr., of Columbia, for Appellants. Charles T. Speth, II and Douglas J. Rosinski, of Columbia, for Respondents.

National Credit Systems, Inc. appeals the dismissal of its counter-claim for civil conspiracy, arguing the circuit court erred in (1) finding it failed to make a proper allegation of special damages, (2) finding it failed to plead facts sufficient to support its civil conspiracy claim, and (3) failing to provide it an opportunity to amend its pleading concerning civil conspiracy.

Appellate Defender Tristan Shaffer, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Randall Lee Chambers, of Greenville, for Appellant. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chief Deputy Attorney General John McIntosh, Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Senior Assistant Attorney General Harold Coombs, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Jacob M. Breda appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute. He argues the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict based upon the State's failure to present substantial circumstantial evidence of his intent to distribute the drugs he carried.

Lee Anne Walters and J. Rutledge Young, III, of Charleston, for Appellant. Lawrence J. Gebhardt, of Baltimore, MD, for Appellant. Stanley H. McGuffin and Louise M. Johnson, of Columbia, for Respondent. Sarah P. Spruill, of Greenville, for Respondent.

Frank Harvey appeals the master-in-equity's ruling he defaulted in a mortgage foreclosure action. Harvey argues the master erred in failing to hold an evidentiary hearing when there was a factual dispute regarding whether Harvey was served with the summons and complaint in the case. He further argues Rule 60(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure does not limit the time to file a motion for relief from judgment if the judgment is void for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Kimila Lynn Wooten, of Greenville, for Appellants. David A. Wilson, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this breach of contract action, Appellants Joseph and Sharon Gorrin contend the circuit court erred in awarding attorney's fees and costs to Respondent Cason Companies, Inc.

Ryan Lewis Beasley, of Greenville, for Appellant. David Sanford Wyatt, of Greenville, for Respondent Lynda Molnar. Ralph L. Gleaton, II, of Greenville, for Respondent Piri Molnar.

This appeal arises out of a jury verdict in favor of Respondent Lynda Molnar's action to enforce payment on an oral contract. On appeal, Appellant Phillip Warren argues the trial court erred in: (1) failing to grant Warren's motion for summary judgment because there is no genuine issue as to any material fact that the loan is not due until 2012; (2) failing to issue a directed verdict because the loan is not due until 2012; (3) failing to grant Warren's motion for summary judgment because the action is barred by the statute of limitations; (4) failing to charge the jury with Warren's statute of limitations defense; (5) refusing to allow Warren to amend his pleadings; and (6) failing to subtract $28,000 from the judgment because it was not yet due at the time the judgment was entered.